Skip to Content
AP-National

6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey’s preparedness is still uncertain

By
Published 1:05 AM

By ROBERT BADENDIECK
Associated Press

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th. Over 50,000 people died, and hundreds of thousands were left homeless, sheltering in tents and other temporary accommodation. The future, both for survivors and for cities under threat from a potential quake, is unclear as Turkey grapples with rampant inflation and recovery from the worst natural disaster in its modern history.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content